The Final Chevrolet Camaro Has Been Made

Despite the criticisms about its interior and cave like feel, I had no issues with either. My only issue was actually getting in and out of it. The A pillars on most coupes are a problem for me but the Camaro was definitely worse than average. Once inside though, that was a great driving car and I have driven the V6, the 4 banger, and the SS (Sadly, only moved a ZL1 out of a showroom because sales people can't drive sticks these days lol). Just a solid ride overall and handles above its weight class so what's not to love about the driving aspects of it? It was, once again, cheated by GM neglect though but maybe it pops back up down the road in EV form. 

Getting in and out of the Camaro was an issue, and I’m fairly limber. But once inside, it fit me so perfectly. It was one of the best ergonomic cars I’ve ever driven. The balance of the platform is fantastic and even in V6 form is more than enough to get you in trouble. 
 

great car and sad to see it go

On 12/18/2023 at 6:28 PM, Drew Dowdell said:

Getting in and out of the Camaro was an issue, and I’m fairly limber. But once inside, it fit me so perfectly. It was one of the best ergonomic cars I’ve ever driven. The balance of the platform is fantastic and even in V6 form is more than enough to get you in trouble. 
 

great car and sad to see it go

I remember that from auto shows. It was easier to get into and out of the Corvettes on the exhibition floors.

Since I couldn't see out the C pillar too well, I never pushed getting to know the car, such as renting one. If they had put me in one as a free upgrade, I would have taken it.

When they first released the last generation Camaro, it looked too scrunchy to me.  As with the Charger's evolution, they did do make some nice modifications to the front and back fascias that definitely improved it.

I couldn't see owning a convertible, but if I had to drive a Camaro, I'd probably opt for it over the hardtop that felt too confining.

I thought that this last gen started with a 6 cyl. and had several V8 options.  Was there ever a 4 cyl. in this last gen ... or was that in a previous generation such as the "Iron Duke" days?

On 12/21/2023 at 4:06 PM, trinacriabob said:

I remember that from auto shows. It was easier to get into and out of the Corvettes on the exhibition floors.

Since I couldn't see out the C pillar too well, I never pushed getting to know the car, such as renting one. If they had put me in one as a free upgrade, I would have taken it.

When they first released the last generation Camaro, it looked too scrunchy to me.  As with the Charger's evolution, they did do make some nice modifications to the front and back fascias that definitely improved it.

I couldn't see owning a convertible, but if I had to drive a Camaro, I'd probably opt for it over the hardtop that felt too confining.

I thought that this last gen started with a 6 cyl. and had several V8 options.  Was there ever a 4 cyl. in this last gen ... or was that in a previous generation such as the "Iron Duke" days?

Yeah, they ran the 2.0T for a few years, 2017 - 2022, it had 275hp instead of the 335 of the V6

21 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Yeah, they ran the 2.0T for a few years, 2017 - 2022, it had 275hp instead of the 335 of the V6

Thanks. I had no clue. I never tried to "build" one.

That's a lot of horses in that 2.0 T.  What's even funnier is that it makes more than 3 times the horsepower that the old 2.5 (151 c.i.) "Iron Duke" made (90 hp) in so equipped Camaros and Firebirds of the early to mid '80s!

I'd say that one could start getting into trouble with about 170 horses, which is what smogged and carbureted 350 V8s made in the venerable colonnades.

24 minutes ago, trinacriabob said:

Thanks. I had no clue. I never tried to "build" one.

That's a lot of horses in that 2.0 T.  What's even funnier is that it makes more than 3 times the horsepower that the old 2.5 (151 c.i.) "Iron Duke" made (90 hp) in so equipped Camaros and Firebirds of the early to mid '80s!

I'd say that one could start getting into trouble with about 170 horses, which is what smogged and carbureted 350 V8s made in the venerable colonnades.

By today’s standards, the 275 is probably bare minimum, but with a manual, its relatively light weight, and tremendously good balance, a base Camaro could be very fun. It just won’t win drag races.

but if you’re shopping in the FR-S/BR-Z segment, the base Camaro would be a good competitor that has a back seat you might have a chance of putting someone in